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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,751.36, 32,756.40 and 14,789.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,751.36, 32,756.40 and 14,789.52 is: 20,396.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,751.36 : 32,756.40 = 14,789.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,751.36/32,756.40 = 14,789.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,751.36x = 32,756.40 × 14,789.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,751.36x = 484,451,432.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,451,432.93/23,751.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,396.79

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